Entering Text 37Here are a few tips to get you started:• Spacing is automatic: When you finish a word, just lift your finger andstart the next word.• Double letters: Just “scribble” on the key.• Capitalization: Swype recognizes and capitalizes the first word ofsentences. If you want to capitalize a word that isn’t at the beginningof a sentence, just glide above the keyboard before gliding over thenext letter.• Contractions: Swype recognizes most words that include anapostrophe; just swype the letters of the word, including theapostrophe.• Punctuation: Tap and hold a key to view a punctuation menu andmake a selection.• Accented characters: Just glide through the letters of the word.Swype usually recognizes the word and correctly accents the letters.• Error correction: If you make a mistake, double-tap on the word youwant to change.Configuring SwypeConfigure Swype to your preferences. For more information, see“Swype” on page 93.• While entering text, touch the Swype key ➔ Options.Swype HelpWhile entering text, you can get tips and help about using Swype.• Tap the Swype key to show Tips.• Tap the Swype key ➔ Tutorial for an interactive tutorial.• Tap the Swype key ➔ More Help to view Help.Entering Symbols and NumbersUsing the Swype Keyboard:• Touch and hold on a key to enter the symbol or number at the top ofthe key.• Touch and hold on a key until a menu of all characters available on thatkey appears, then touch a character to enter it.• Touch to switch to Symbol mode, then touch a key.• Touch ➔ Shift, then touch the corresponding key.Using the Numeric KeyboardSwitch to a Numeric Keyboard, to quickly enter numbers andmathematical operators: Touch .iiii
